Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Israel-qualified Commercial Lawyer for a 6-month contract role in the UK. This position involves providing legal support to product development teams, assisting with commercial agreements, and advising on employment law issues. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Hebrew and English, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms and in-house roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to product development teams.
• Support sales team with commercial agreements.
• Assist with litigation matters, both commercial and HR-specific.

Skills

Proficiency in Hebrew and English

Excellent communication skills

Risk-aware problem-solving skills

Team spirit

Strong presentation skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales

Job description

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Our customer, a multinational technology company, is looking for an Israel-qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract role.

Role Description

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales team with commercial agreements, including sales, pricing, and distribution agreements in Israel and potentially other European territories.
• Offer first-line legal support and counseling to Israel HR teams on employment law issues, with support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Assist with Israel litigation matters, both commercial and HR-specific, supported by in-house litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Help develop, implement, and communicate policies, processes, and training programs.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA legal team to identify compliance risks, develop corrective actions, and provide guidance on risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification
• Experience in law firms and in-house roles
• Proficiency in Hebrew and English
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand complex matters and provide practical advice
• Pragmatic, risk-aware problem-solving skills
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivation, and team spirit
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 professionals operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing capability, supporting a new flexible legal career. We match talented legal professionals to our clients' needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be rated in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our vision is to enable legal and business teams to achieve exceptional outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce drives innovation and success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in transforming the legal industry.